Privacy and Mobile Device Apps

Posted by Margaret - August 2, 2019 - Applications, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Security, IT, Managed Services, Mobile Device, Smart Phone

Security Tip (ST19-003) by CISA What are the risks associated with mobile device apps? Applications (apps) on your smartphone or other mobile devices can be convenient tools to access the news, get directions, pick up a ride share, or play games. But these tools can also put your privacy at risk. When you download an […]

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40% of Healthcare Delivery Organizations Attacked with WannaCry Ransomware in the Past 6 Months

Posted by Margaret - June 20, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Security, IoT, IT, Malware, Managed Services, MS Windows, Software, Uncategorized

Healthcare organizations have been slow to correct the flaw in Remote Desktop Services that was patched by Microsoft on May 14, 2019, but a new report from cybersecurity firm Armis has revealed many healthcare organizations have still not patched the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) flaw that was exploited in the WannaCry ransomware and NotPetya wiper attacks […]

Key Findings of the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

Posted by Margaret - June 13, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, ePHI, Health Care Data, healthcare, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, IT, Phishing

Today sees the release of the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. This is the 12th edition of report, which contains a comprehensive summary of data breaches reported by public and private entities around the globe. The extensive report provides in-depth insights and perspectives on the tactics and techniques used in cyberattacks and detailed information on […]